BA Nonprofit Leadership Studies

• Financial management and budget analysis
• People management and ethical leadership
• Analytical thinking in cross-sector relationships
• Administration and nonprofit management principles
• Fundraising and donor cultivation

BA Urban Policy and Planning

• Formulation of urban plans through impact analysis, forecasting, and visualization techniques.
• Program management skills including grants, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Communication skills for public engagement with government officials and citizens.
• Research skills including spatial analysis, historical precedent review, and best practice identification.
• Administration of codes and regulations affecting all facets of urban living.

MPA Public Administration

• Governmental budgeting, accounting, and analysis
• Coordination of governmental operational activities
• Recruit, train, and retain staff
• Statistical analysis for managerial decisions
• Program evaluation/performance measure identification

PhD Public Administration

• Convergence and knowledge transfer
• Conduct scientific inquiry and research
• Analyze practical/theoretical questions
• Explain/implement public service perspectives
• Promote social justice/diversity issues

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